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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today guided by expert analysis of Saturday's Third-Place Playoff on 7/18.
Our World Cup anytime goalscorer picks and predictions for tonight's third-place playoff are live, with France's Kylian Mbappe projected as the most likely player to score.
These projections utilize in-depth goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily World Cup player projections.
Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembele lead Saturday's most likely goalscorers, while we also point out today's top +EV picks by comparing the latest odds to our model-generated probabilities.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for July 18, 2026
- Kylian Mbappe (France): 45.1% probability
- Harry Kane (England): 30.5%
- Ousmane Dembele (France): 26.9%
- Bradley Barcola (France): 19.9%
- Rayan Cherki (France): 19.4%
- Marcus Rashford (England): 14.6%
- Noni Madueke (England): 13.2%
- Morgan Rogers (England): 12.9%
- Eberechi Eze (England): 12.8%
- Warren Zaire-Emery (France): 9.6%
Betting on Saturday's anytime goalscorer picks [7/18/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer prop.
Maxence Lacroix (France) to score anytime
- Probability: 6.6%
- Odds: +1900
- Edge: 1.6%
- Game: England vs. France (5:00 PM ET)
Although he doesn't feature in today’s top 10, France's Maxence Lacroix rates as a significant value play at +1900 showing a 1.6% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Saturday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Third-Place Playoff on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembele spearhead our anytime goalscorer projections, while Maxence Lacroix of France shapes as the strongest value play at +1900.
All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers' World Cup goalscorer model. Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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